Edson vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Edson Rank #1,835

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1835 for Edson.

Is Edson or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Fred mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Edson and Fred boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.